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How can I find out who deleted a file or folder?

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Applies to

ONTAP 9

Answer

  • With default configurations for CIFS/SMB or NFS, the identity of a user who deleted or renamed a file/folder or modified permissions cannot be determined
  • Implementing SMB/CIFS and NFS Auditing can provide that detail for future actions
  • Alternatively Cloud Insights Workload Security can monitor activity
  • It is recommended that this be considered prior to implementing SMB/CIFS or NFS
  • If this is not configured or not configured properly and a file or folder has been deleted, the identity of the user who performed the delete cannot be determined

Additional Information

NAS auditing - FAQ

 

 

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